Re: Who was better: WE or Md'O? (886 Views)
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HP (IP Logged)
Date: August 06, 2002 01:17AM
I wouldn't say you're wrong, but you're 'adding it in' to the numbers and I find when I do this it hurts more than it helps.
I put the jockeys way below the trainers. You would have to remind me of the last horse Velasquez rode that paid more than $20. When I started using figures it helped to beat the guys that were betting Cordero and whoever else was hot, which they did regardless of who they were riding. The names have changed and not much else.
As far as rating goes, you can't believe that the jockeys make these decisions. Of your examples, Prado has made a real dent in NY, which is no small feat; Santos, despite the rips he's gotten on these boards is enjoying a big comeback; and Davis is about what he always is, 12% and I'll bet him every time he's got the horse I like. Solis I don't know enough.
If it works, more power to you. Cheers. HP